Jack's Chicken Shack is a solid spot for fried chicken. 3 PIECE CHICKEN TENDER - 4/5 The tenders were flavorful with a thick, crunchy batter that added a satisfying texture. I tried both the Kickin' sauce (spicy) and Lickin' sauce, and the Kickin' sauce was my favorite--sweet, tangy, and with just the right amount of heat. The sides were also pretty good! Service was great, and a huge plus for being dog-friendly! read more

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Really good fried chicken and gumbo. The vibe is pretty classic bbq joint, minus the white bread on the table. Good service. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Rainier in a can. - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food is ok. My family is from Mississippi, and this was certainly a different " southern" style food experience. The cornbread was bland, and a little dry. Luckily, there was butter to be placed on it but it didn't help. Think of it as yellow saltines that leave your mouth dry. I ordered the two piece meal. The batter could be a lot more crunchy. The chicken itself was spongy and rubbery. The collard greens were over salted, but the portions were fine. Everything was a bit of a disappointment and lacked flavor. I know we are in the PNW and the palate here is different, but using salt won't hide the lack of taste. Still on the hunt for good reasonably priced southern soul food. The search continues... read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Packaged to go - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Okay I'm not going to lie, I expected this place to be crap because I wasn't a fan of their bbq, BUT I was incredibly surprised at how wrong I was!! I was craving some fried chicken and decided to order from GrubHub one evening. At first, I didn't put two and two together and realize it's the same as the BBQ spot, but recognized it once my driver was headed my way. The moment I realized, I had pretty low expectations. I ordered the Kickin' 2 tenders basket with a side of fries, and holy smokes, I couldn't have been more wrong about my initial assessment! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was actually spicy without being overwhelming - just the right kick, as the sauce said! The fries were pretty good, not too greasy, and the side Lickin' sauce definitely elevated the flavor. It also ensured that the meal wasn't too spicy and cooled off the Kickin' sauce. It also came with a cornbread that was warm and flaky, and had a butter pack that I highly recommend using. I absolutely LOVED my meal and will definitely give the place another chance in person! read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - 2 Tender Basket with Lil' Fries - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

After hearing great reviews from friends of this place, I decided today was the day to give it a try. Unfortunately Jacks Chicken Shack is no more. I tried to order from their still live website but order wouldn't go through so I decided to enjoy the sun and take the short walk to the location. It is also Jack's BBQ SLU location. Employee told me that the chicken menu has been ended, abruptly. Hey Jack! Bring the chicken back! read more

Tried this BBQ and Chicken shack before going to the top of the Space needle and had the sliced beef brisket sandwich with corn bread which was both amazing and price reasonably but there corn bread was so good as it tasted like honey was it read more

Been craving some fried chicken for a while, so I decide to check this place out. This is technically Jack's BBQ, just that this is a portion of the overall Jack's menu that provides chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders, at what seems to be a slightly lower price point than the actual BBQ items. I ordered online for pickup and the process is very smooth - just enter the restaurant, tell your name of the order, and they will grab it for you in the order table area. I ordered the chicken sandwich original with the all meat chili, and wow, the food is quite filling. The chicken within the sandwich is moderately crispy, but there wasn't much slaw in the sandwich to augment the flavor of the sandwich. Definitely not super impressive compared to other places I have tried, but it adequately satisfied my cravings. I wished the chicken to be crispier and the other ingredients accentuate the flavor more to balance out the very generous portions of chicken. The all meat chili is quite rich, and you can add onions, cheese, and sour cream if you wish. The chili is very flavorful and smoky, and with huge chunks of meat! It is a bit spicy and quite salty just for your information. The benefit is that there's not too much water and so there's a lot of meat in it to bulk up in protein As this place is quite close in proximity to where I live, I may some time in the future try the kickin' version of the sandwich to see how it goes. read more

This chicken is DELICIOUS! I got the two spicy chicken tenders basket. It comes with a side of your choice and a sauce of your choice. I don't know why I was expecting Nashville hot chicken, so when I bit into this chicken, it wasn't that. However, it was doused in a very satisfying hot & sweet (not too sweet) sauce, so I was happy. It was slightly reminiscent of Asian flavors. Huge pieces too. I got it with the smoked mustard sauce- very good. The queso mac & cheese was great- it had a slight kick to it which I love, but it was a bit too soupy rather than creamy. The downside was the cornbread (ordered separately which was supposed to be three pieces, but it was one huge piece, and then there was also a piece in my basket so I don't know if it was supposed to be in there). The flavor was fine, but it was super dry and crumbly. It fell apart with the slightest touch. I wanted a nice hearty bread I could pick up, slab butter all over and hold in one hand while I had chicken in the other. That couldn't happen. Overall I definitely want to come back, get the spicy chicken again, and also order some bbq because I did not realize until I showed up that this is located inside a restaurant called Jack's Bbq! read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Not sure what happened to the quality of the tenders here, but tonight was such a let down. I've been a customer of Jack's Chicken Shack since they first started up as a part of Jack's BBQ in 2020 and my favorite thing about them was the Kickin Chicken Tenders. Whether in a sandwich or as a basket, they were always amazing in portion, texture, and taste. Over time I did notice the size of the tendies had decreased, but they were still delicious enough for me to find them worth the price. Today, they were a complete disappointment. Dry meat, breading that was soft and falling off, and the kickin sauce was obviously just drizzled on top of plain tenders that seemed like they have been sitting around. I don't know if this is the standard that they are adhering to for cooking their tenders now or if the kitchen just didn't want to cook up new tenders and toss them in sauce like it should have been done. Maybe this was a one-off, or maybe this is just what to expect from now on based on some recent reviews, but I don't intend to come back. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Kickin Chicken Tender Basket Top - August 2022 Bottom - October 2023 - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Random find after a Kraken game, and which was better? The game or the chicken? This chicken let me tell you, soft, perfectly moist inside and crunchy outside I don't know how they did it. Me and my girlfriend got spicy and regular, with the house sauce and the garlic herb ranch. Beautiful medley with the fries and did I mention cornbread?? You are missing out until you go, you get a half a pound of tenders with said fries and cornbread SCORE. Go Seattle, go kraken, go jacks chicken shack. Service and interior too very friendly, clean, enough room for everyone great vibe. We unfortunately had to be somewhere so did take out but would've loved to stay. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Spicy tender - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wanted some food and found this place. I actually thought Jack's Chicken Shack was different than Jack's BBQ....it's the same place. I kept walking around and yeah I found it! So by looking at the place it's a BBQ Joint with all the fixings. I will say this...the ladies at this place are top notch. The customer service I received was great. I forgot what it felt like to be taken care of....great job! Now to the food..... Ribs / chicken were decent...Mac N Cheese / Cornbread was ok. You get 2 sides with the meal and cornbread counts as a side item( They should include the Cornbread with the meal). The BBQ sauce you pour on yourself and the sauce alone was alright. The Peach Cobbler.....they must have thrown it in the oven for 5-10 minutes and gave it to me...I didn't expect it tasting like that...it was really good. Now I have to say this....it's a BBQ Joint in the Westlake area so I put that into consideration. All in all....if you want some BBQ swing on by and grab a plate read more

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First time going to Jack's. I got the Original Chicken Sammy and my husband got the Kickin' Chicken Tenders. We both ordered the greens as our sides. Good: My sandwich was super crispy. We got it to-go and by the time I was able to eat it (we had a short 15 min walk back to our hotel), it was still very crispy. Our greens were tender and had a kick to them. Not-so Good: My husband didn't enjoy the tenders. He didn't like the flavoring, thought there was too much breading and the breading was too soft. I looked on the IG page and saw that they do a "mash up" of Nashville hot chicken and mole negro. So that would explain the flavoring. Had I known, I would've told him not to get it because he's a pretty picky eater and I know he doesn't enjoy stuff like that. My chicken sandwich was supposed to come with coleslaw, but there was barely any on there. When I looked up other reviews with pics, I can see the "owner" pictures definitely show more coleslaw than the pics from actual Yelp reviewers. So that was disappointing (you can see my pic for reference). Also, with the greens, while they were tender, they were a wee bit large (could use a bit more chopping) and also had stems. As someone that makes greens at home and grew up eating them (my mom is from the south), I always take the time to remove the stems. It just makes them more enjoyable. I wasn't surprised these had stems because MOST restaurants that serve greens have stems. I understand why (time consuming to remove), but it's like, go the extra mile and remove the stems! But I digress... Overall, the food was ok. Not sure if I'd go back. Well... I'd go back to try the BBQ. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Original chicken sammy. It's supposed to have coleslaw on it. Definitely lacking :( - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious food all around! Service was fantastic and friendly, just like I get in Texas. Desert menu is spot on! Pecan pie or banana pudding. Can't go wrong! read more

THIS PLACE is where it's at. They have the best hot chicken that we've tried so far in Seattle. They are located in Jack's BBQ. We've gotten both takeout and dine in, and every experience has been great. The chicken sandwiches are incredible (not Hattie B's in Nash) but close enough given that this is the PNW. The sides are also good. Tried the smoked sugar iced tea--wow! Such a unique flavor, somewhat reminds me of a Thai Iced Tea? Either way it paired perfectly with my meal. Location isn't ideal if you have to park here, better for walking to, or takeout. Everyone working there is friendly, a little chilly inside so bring a light jacket. Recommended! read more

Fried chicken is an obsession of mine, and when I found out that Jack's BBQ is starting to serve fried chicken, I had to give it a try. AMBIANCE Jack's Chicken Shack is served out of a window of Jack's BBQ on 9th. It's conveniently in the middle of SLU. I had the chance to eat at Jack's before the pandemic and it's a quaint space. Nice bar and ample seating. No frills and gets the job done, as you'd expect from a BBQ spot. The staff are really friendly and provide great recommendations (10/10 on the smoked honey mustard) FOOD A huge part of taste is what the eye sees, and Jack's Chicken Tender Basket is a beauty. You can see the spices in the breading, and the sheer size of the tenders is something else. I didn't really know what I was getting into, as there aren't any other Yelp reviews yet for the Chicken Shack, but these tenders are huge. We split a 4 piece meal between two of us, and were stuffed. I don't think I've ever had a chicken tender this large. It's a whole tenderloin too, so I'm not sure what kind of giant birds they're using, but I'm not complaining. The chicken was juicy, and the breading held its crunch on the ride home well. No complaints here. My favorite part of the meal was the smoked honey mustard, which was recommended by the guy who took our order. The consistency is spot on, and glazes over the chicken perfectly when you dunk a tender in the sauces. It's not too sweet, and the mustard taste is subtle yet effective. Honestly the perfect complement for these giant tenders. The Mac and Cheese was super cheesy, which I'm a fan of. I'm not the biggest fan of the texture of cornbread, but that's a personal preference thing. OVERALL Great spot, huge chicken tenders, and amazing condiments. I need to come back to try the chicken sandwich and all of their other dipping sauces. I hope things pick back up in terms of foot traffic when this pandemic washes over. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - 3 Chicken Tender Basket + an extra tender - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered takeout: The breading on the tenders was waaay too thick and kept falling off. Not too pleasant to eat as it felt like I was eating two separate things: seasoned fried breading and plain (but moist) chicken. Weirdly enough their online menu was also connected to their BBQ shop so I also ordered their beef brisket but ended up being very disappointed since it was one of the driest briskets I've ever had. Out of everything, I will say their texas caviar was refreshing to munch on. The mac & cheese, potato salad, cornbread were also good. Chili was definitely more on the oilier side, but still flavorful and tasty. read more

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Excellent. Phenomenal. Best chicken of my life and everybody was incredible. Simply devine... I long for the day I might return and munch once again...! read more

This place was delicious! I came here with my daughter. We had the chicken strips with a side of Mac & cheese, cornbread and the chips & queso. Queso was fabulous. Cornbread had a hint of cakey flavor and was terrific! Mac and cheese was a little runny for my taste, but some may like it that way, so they still get 5 stars from me. Everything tasted handmade. read more

Got delivery from them! The tenders were crispy outside and juicy in the inside. The dipping sauce was also different which was super refreshing. The chili was a knock out! I was super impressed with the smoky flavor. Probably one of the more flavorful chili soups you can find around in the area.The cornbread was moist and had a good texture. All the toppings (generous portions) for the chili were included (onions, sour cream, cheese etc). The business was so awesome too they gave me an extra tender as one was a bit smaller than the other gigantic one! You definitely get your money and flavors worth with Jacks! I ordered through Grubhub but it sounds like they also have their own delivery service. Grubhub was pretty quick, but next time I def want to try their delivery! read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Super nice note from the Jack's team! - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The chicken was moist and tender. Probably could have been a tad crispier. The overall flavor was pretty good. The chili was really flavorful and had a lot of meat in it. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Chicken sandwich and a side of chili - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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So, we were gonna go the fast food route...you can do the math (we wanted chix and choc shakes......and that would have been good. But I'm so happy my hubby found Jacks' BBQ! It's Texas style, but they have a nice broad offering of items that are not too hot to eat! They have a jalapeño cheddar sausage...just order it. It's that good. Hubby and I shared one. We decided we didn't want the bread so we opted for the 2 tender meal that comes with sides. We were interested in the pickles, so we asked for some, and they happily gave us some. We also tried all their sauces. As stated before, it's Texas BBQ, so the potato salad was mustard based. And the coleslaw was vinegar based (vs Mayo based) we also got the hush puppies, and the honey butter that comes is not overly sweet. It strikes a nice balance with the hush puppies. The chicken Tendies is literally Huge! It's like a 1/4 breast trimmed and de-skinned, battered and fried to golden perfection. Why is this important? You get a tender piece of white meat, and you don't feel greasy after eating it! We also got the corn bread..it also was very good. Another reviewer stated that the corn bread was crumbly, and that can happen, but ours was moist. And held together nicely. It is also served with the honey whipped butter. Hubby tried the Manhattan and I had the old fashion. The drink was well balanced, and it was enjoyable to have 1 while we feasted on all the goodness here at Jake's BBQ! For sides we had: Mac n cheese: divine Potato salad: very good (mustard forward) Coleslaw: good, but you gotta like mustard (no Mayo here) We ordered collard greens to go, so looking forward to try the greens later. Please push past the other touch n go reviews. The staff was super friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and the sauces...oh ya, baby! They just need to bottle it, so I can bring some home! Next time, hubby will have to try the bbq/smoked pork and beef. I bet it will be awesome, given the taste of the other menu items! Go here! You won't be disappointed! Ambience, casualtake out, indoor dining, outdoor dining options. All staff were masked up. They want you to wear a mask unless seated at your table. read more

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I have probably been here 4-5 times now since Jack's started offering chicken. It is amazing and might be best chicken I have had. I usually get the 2 piece tenders cause they are pretty big! The kickin sauce is a must which is spicy but tasty. I like the chicken sandwich also but the strips are the way to go! read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - 2 Chicken Tender Basket - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The kickin' chicken Sammy is as crave worthy as it gets for a sandwich. Definitely have to get this at least once a week. For sides, they're all good but if you like cornbread they're corn bread + honey butter is pretty killer. read more

Old School Texas BBQ place - loved this place so much - pictures of famous Texas BBQ locations were taking me back to some great memories. Any homesick Texans around Seattle will likely love this place. The food is real read more

Truly phenomenal! We are originally from LA and as a result of the hot chicken boom have tried nearly every variety of fried chicken from Chef Ludo to Howlin' Ray's. We have been craving chicken sandwiches since we moved to the area a couple months ago and when I found this spot on Yelp, I figured, why not? We ordered a family meal with half original / half hot chicken, beans, mac and cheese and creamed corn. Now, the chicken is not Nashville style, and I could use more spice, but it was still flavorful with a little kick. Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy - just perfect. Creamed corn was also very rich but worth the calories. Every single element of the meal was DELICIOUS! I've never had such juicy chicken tenders in my life. In fact, we're ordering another family meal as I type this review. Great service (takeout / delivery was fast and well organized) plus a rich and tasty meal = a great weekend treat. read more

Another okay spot in south lake union. The thing worth maybe trying is the Mac and cheese, but aside from that, this place is kind of just an overpriced place due to the location it's in and the employees around the area, like myself just looking to try something new. Wasn't the biggest fan, but the chicken sandwich was alright. I'd suggest you skip this one. read more

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We came to check out the fried chicken. It was really good! Yummy southern comfort food. Next time I am curious to try the bbq because it looked and smelled delicious! Our server was also great. We didn't have to want for anything. We were able to sit inside and they did have one outside table for outside dining as well. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Two strip meal with Mac and cheese and cornbread - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mmmmeehhhhhh. Wouldn't order it again. Not good, but also not bad. Found this place online hunting for chicken fingers and hoped it'd hit the spot, but was left disappointed. I doordashed the two chicken finger meal with fries and cornbread, plus the garlic ranch, honey mustard, and house sauce. The chicken tastes like the freezer chicken fingers you order at a bar or off the kids' menu; the breading is super thick, I barely had any meat in my tenders. The breading also doesn't stick to the chicken well, so every once in awhile, the bare meat comes sliding out of its crust. It didn't have a lot of flavor either, needed a lot of salt (granted, I did get the plain tenders, so maybe the spicy ones are better). The fries were good! I liked them dipped in the honey mustard or house sauce, but the ranch was nooooot good. The corn bread was very middle of the road for me; a bit too crumbly and not sweet enough for my taste, but that's just me! The flavor was still pretty decent. Maybe it was an off night or maybe it wasn't great because I doordashed it but, idk . . . good chicken is good chicken either way and this wasn't it. read more

HOLY CRAP! Stumbled upon this place walking around the SLU area today and this is another one of those hidden gems! Service was so good and the food was delicious. Come here on an empty stomach because the portions are generous! The brisket and chicken sammy, sides, and tenders were all chefs kiss! Packed with flavor and generously portioned. They also have plenty of outdoor seating so this is a great place to eat with friends or go on a lunch date! Forgot to take pictures because we ate our food so fast but will DEFINITELY be back! Eat here people!!! You won't regret it. read more

Just tried this out tonight and was very impressed with the quality and juiciness of the chicken along with the batter was not greasy at all. The batter also had good flavorful spices, but not hot spicy, which I appreciate. We will definitely go back for more fried chicken and maybe try some different sides. The cornbread was good I probably will just put my own honey on it as it really didn't need the butter in the butter honey. The fries did remarkably well in transit bringing it home, they may be double fried and they were very tasty. The mac & cheese was a little simple, nothing too interesting here, a bit more like Kraft mac & cheese. There was a bit of confusion with how caviar worked and the staff was very nice and gave us a couple of slices of brisket for our extra wait. read more

With bf being from the South originally, so he was all for this place. We walked the four blocks from our hotel to get here. Staff was friendly when we arrived. I got the Sausage plate (come with two sides) with a side of queso mac n cheese and cornbread with mesquite sauce, bf got the chicken tenders sandwich (comes with a side), he got the cream corned as a side, all where tasty. Definately, will be back to this place when we come back and visit Seattle. read more

I have loved Jacks BBQ for years, but the Chicken Shack is a revelation! The big pieces of chicken are so juicy and the crunchy breading is sublime. Even the dipping sauces are superb. I literally drive from Kirkland just to grab this fried chicken as takeout. read more

Jack's Chicken Shack - Kickin chicken tenders. - Southern Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We loved their chicken sandwiches and fries. Soooo tasty, and their dipping sauces are also fantastic. Highly recommend.

The kick'n sauce on the chicken sandwich provided a lot of complex and tasty flavors. The chicken itself was both crispy and moist. The pickles and slaw were additive but not overpowering. I got it with a side of potato salad which a generous portion. Definitely would recommend. read more

Wowwie Zowie. Perfect. Absolutely perfect. This is now the gold standard for what fried chicken can be. Love the kick'n flavor. Moist bird and flavorful breading. Honestly downed four of these before I realized I didn't dip them once! So so so gewd. Wouldn't expect less from Jack, but still blew me away. read more

The BEST fried chicken sandwich I've ever had!!!! Omg and the potato salad was so bomb!

This was amazingly great, ordered the chicken tender box & the portions are large, tasty, & flavorful! Packaging for delivery was neat and tightly packed. read more

Was looking for some good chicken and i got 2 sandwiches for $35. It just wasnt that good it was half a step above fast food. There other dishes must be much better because there are good reviews but mine left me disappointed. read more

10/10!! The winner winner chicken dinner is one of the best things to happen to us in 2020. We stumbled upon Jack's Chicken Shack this summer (already fans of Jack's BBQ but didn't know about this ghost kitchen!) when our neighbor over-ordered and shared their bounty. Oh my! We've since ordered several times and it has been perfection every time. I recommend the half & half because both the regular and spicy chicken are incredible. All sides have been amazing but our family favorites are the Mac and cheese, all beef chili (to die for!) and of course the fries. Will be ordering again and hope to dine in person one day! read more

It was the perfect lazy Sunday meal. Chicken tenders for me and brisket sandwich for hubby. Everything was finger licking delicious...